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Sandy into his windup….

Today September the 9th 2009 is the 44th universary of Sandy Koufax perfect game on September 9, 1965.

“Two and two to Harvey Kuenn, one strike away. Sandy into his windup, here’s the pitch: swung on and missed, a perfect game! On the scoreboard in right field it is 9:46 p.m. in the City of the Angels, Los Angeles, California, and a crowd of twenty-nine thousand one-hundred thirty nine just sitting in to see the only pitcher in baseball history to hurl four no-hit, no-run games.” Vin Scully broadcasting the last inning of Sandy Koufax’s perfect game at Dodger Stadium on September 9, 1965:

Sandy Koufax throws a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs, 1-0, becoming the first major -league pitcher to throw four no-itters, surpassing the records held by Cy Young, bob Feller and Larry Corcoran.

Here is Vin’s broadcast of the 9th inning of Sandy Koufax perfect game:

The final batter of the game was Harvey Kuenn who struck out. Did you know that on May 11, 1963 Sandy Koufax threw his second no-hitter and the final batter retired during that gem was also Harvey Kuenn? Unluckly guy.

Bob Hendley allowed only one hit during the game which set up a record for least amount of hits during a nine inning game by both teams.

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Sandy was absolutely one of my favorite players as a youngster. I recall walking into my best bud John’s house during the summers. His Pop would be fast asleep in front of the tv (if the Dodgers were on).. or lounging in the easy chair listening to… Who else? Vin Scully.

Happy 9/9/9 to you too, Emma. And happy anniversary to Koufax. Wow. So it was 44 years ago. He was some pitcher – a one in a million talent. He looked great the last time I saw him on TV (maybe at the HOF induction?). Still handsome and fit.

Buz,
ahhh, happy memories…I imagine a hot day with a little breeze and Vin on the radio…
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Jane,
At 70 something, he still fit and hansome. Maybe we will see him in teh playoffs!
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Julia,
It was a one hitter! John Kennedy played 3rd base for the Dodgers. i know he played for the Red Sox in the 70’s.
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Tom!
Really?! Wow! I got to read you more often! You know, Bud Furillo is partially responsible for making me more of a Dodger fan.

Emma,
Another reason to love 9/9/09.
Sandy Koufax was one of those guys who played by his own rhythm, and the game got better for it.
I knew there was something else special about this date!
Always great to remember and celebrate a fantastic moment like that.
Great revisit into the day that Sandy made some history.

Thanks Rays! Hey do you ever run into him? I know he lives in Vero Beach. One of the many reasons why I used to love to go to Vero Beach.
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Brian,
Hey like Joe Torre who wears #9 says in his tea comercial “It is the right thing to do!” We all love Sandy! I can’t wait to hear what Vin Scully will say about him tonight!

Ted,
for a while but a long time ago he was a pitching coach in the minors. Can you imagine? Unfortunately I never saw him pitch. Oh yeah, it must have sucked to face him. I read that one of those hitters in that game went back to the dugout saying something like “forget it man, you can’t hit him.”
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knouffbrock,
Lucky you! I never got to see him pitch. I would have loved to hav seen both Sandy and Big Don!

Dodger4Life!
Thank you so much for that youtube! I had not heard it beofre! Wow! that is great! Now I am singing “Dandy, Dandy Sandy.” I wanted to getup and salute but I would look silly doing that at work. Excellent job by Jimmy Durante!
Go Dodgers!
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Sue,
Yeah poor Harvey Kuenn! And yes that makes an excellent trivia. Maybe I can stomp someone with it. When I was in SF for the All-Star Fan Fest, my friends and I kept stomping the ESPN crew and getting MLB T-shirts thrown to us. I think I still have some.
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Jane,
I am enjoying the book (An Ex to Grind,” ). I brought to work and was showing it to one of my friends. She wanted to put it next to her desk and see her husband’s (he works here) reaction to the title. lol.
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Ginny,
See if you can stomp someone with that trivia. We’ll see who goes to the W.S. Ginny. You never know what could happen. My playoff tickets are paid for but I keep getting a credit every year.
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Buzz,
Well, I rather have the Rockies than the Jints there. They can face the Cards and we can face the Phillies. I am a little worry about the injuries lately and Billz performance.

Clevelendbaseball,
Thanks. Where I looked they only had that he was from Zulia and I was like “Where is that?” Lots of players come from Venezuela.
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MsDodgersrule,
thanks! I love how Vin mentions the date and time in the broadcast. is wonderful that the nine inning was preserved for prosperity. You know that was around the time of the L.A. Riots.

Great post, Emma! Your guys are sure keeping things interesting in the NL West. I hope Padilla doesn’t infect the Dodger clubhouse with his screwyness…unless of course we have an LAD vs. Texas World Series this year…lol.
–Jonesteinhttp://jonestein.mlblogs.com

Jonestein,
lol. yeah, we are keeping it interesting and so are you in the ALWild Card race. Padilla is 2-0 with a 2.76 ERA since joining the Dodgers! Not too bad ha? good luck with the Wild Card race.
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Ted,
I have not had a chance to get a new post but with the day off today I’ll work on that when I get home. I’ll check your new post. thanks!

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